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From Downward Dog to Upward Mobility: Yoga Principles for Business Success

Anna Cook - Beyond the Bottomline
5 min readSep 29, 2024

Picture this: You’re in a high-stakes business meeting, palms sweaty, mind racing. Suddenly, you have the urge to strike a Warrior Pose right there in the boardroom. While I wouldn’t recommend busting out yoga moves mid-presentation (unless you’re pitching a yoga app, in which case, go for it!), there’s more wisdom in this impulse than you might think.

You see, the boardroom and the yoga mat have more in common than you think. Both require balance, focus, and flexibility. And no, I’m not talking about being flexible enough to touch your toes (although that might come in handy when you drop your pen during a meeting).

Let’s dive into how yoga principles can transform your professional life, shall we? Grab your metaphorical yoga mat, and let’s stretch those career muscles!

1. Balance: More Than Just Standing on One Leg

In Yoga: It’s all about finding equilibrium in challenging poses. Picture trying to balance in Tree Pose without toppling over like a… well, tree.

In Business: It’s juggling multiple projects, deadlines, and that one co-worker who always microwaves fish in the office kitchen.

How it Helps: Practising balance in yoga teaches you to find your centre amidst chaos. In the business…

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Anna Cook - Beyond the Bottomline
Anna Cook - Beyond the Bottomline

Written by Anna Cook - Beyond the Bottomline

International Executive and Wellness Coach · Podcast Presenter · Author · Writing mostly about holistic success · Career + Wellness together... www.annacook.uk

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